birthday

happy birthday to me! happy birthday to me! happy birthday dear me, happy birthday to me!
this is what i wore today to celebrate my birthday and i have to admit, seeing old school blair waldorf in the episode of gossip girl may have influenced me a bit...

lightness during the dark

jeans: blank nyc
top: french connection (old)
scarf: attitude

winter's coming

these past two weeks have been crazy. i've been so busy with school and the weather here has taken a turn for the weird thanks to hurricane sandy. i wore my lovely new j. crew peacoat for the first time a couple weeks ago which is the first sign (for me) that winter's on its way.
skirt: h&m
sweater: vintage
boots: boutique 9

p.s. i hope all you game of thrones fans got the reference ;)

electric feeling

jeans: lost in paradise
scarf: woolworth's
booties: rag & bone

part two of the ben howard concert series, this is what i wore!

forever young

dress: H&M (old)
scarf: attitude
wedges: calvin klein (old)

settle down

 

coral blouse: mom's from the 90s

strapless paisley dress: american eagle sidewalk sale

leaf ring: expression by the bay

It's that time of year again, where I clean out all the closets at my house (no one would do it otherwise) and discover things we forgot / didn't know we had. The detailed collar on this blouse is really cute, so it's a pity that it's a couple sizes too large, like most of Mom's old clothes. (She's always been tiny, though, so it was probably just a grunge thing to buy things loose, unlike the tight-tight-scenekid-tight 00s.) Unbuttoned, it's lovely.

wild thing

i got these cool pants a couple weeks ago and i admit, i'm in love. i usually wear a lot of black and white during the winter and i've been looking for an alternative to jeans or leggings for ages....these pants are so cool and incredibly soft! i have to admit, as much as i love summer, i'm looking forward to bundling up by the fire :) hope you're having a great summer!

let it go

tee, headband: h&m; shorts: jecci five; necklace: urban planet; wedges: guess

i found these on my computer from the time i wore all white two months ago. actually, i've dressed angelically head-to-toe three times already this year, perhaps at the expense of looking like i was hitting the gym on the first occasion, and my getting soaked in the rain another time.

feel so close +minimalist packing for a 9 day trip

(an outfit from a couple weeks ago)

sunnies: claire's
romper: roxy
blazer: mendocino
wedges: nine west

Off to the wild west today--well, not quite yet, first we're going to Banff National Park and the Columbia ice fields. I just finished packing everything into a backpack (much to the disappointment of all you fashionistas out there). Less is more, and not even I am willing to go hiking in 4" heels, thank you. Here's what I'm bringing for the 9-day excursion, in case you're interested:

three tank tops (these double as pjs after being worn twice--locate a laundromat nearby or sink wash)
a flowy top (can be dressed up or down)
a blouse (to layer with in case it gets cold)
a pair of jeans
a pair of denim shorts
a pair of khaki capris
a flowy maxi dress (which can be knotted to varying lengths)
a swim suit (for the hot springs/hotel pool)
a faux leather jacket

three necklaces (chosen wisely, haha) and a couple of rings (probably unnecessary)
a 2-in-1 belt (so it can be worn around the waist or hips)
a hairbrush, bobby pins, hair elastics, and a giant hair clip
a little makeup (mascara, lipstick)
toiletries (moisturizer, perfume, etc.)

a set of pjs
as many bras, socks, and underwear as you need
a pair of sandals
a pair of sneakers (wear the pair of shoes which take up the most space on the plane)

sunnies
a side-sling purse and/or wallet (don't forget your ID)
cell phone, ipod, camera (and all chargers)
a book (I'm bringing eat, pray, love by Elizabeth Gilbert)
a couple pens and a sharpie
notepad (or journal, if you write a lot)
gum (peppermint, always)
a refillable water bottle
a pack of travel-size Kleenex and safety pins (very handy)
sunscreen and bug spray

... and I'll be back in a week with a cowboy hat! for now, I present to you the anthem of summer 2012.

keep your head up

skirt: ooyoo
top: 5|48
as promised, here is my skirt outfit! i pared it with an old studded tee i got a saks and a couple necklaces. i love how breezy the skirt is and how it moves when i walk :) i wish i could have captured it but it was so incredibly humid that day and i had tons of reviewing to do....hope you have a great weekend!

take a walk

blouse: liz claiborne (from mom's closet)
pink shorts: jacob (a pop of colour)
wide belt: thrifted (though I'm not too fond of snakes)
necklace, ring: gift (had these for over five years now)
studded clogs: bcbgeneration (scored these for $20 at winners)

if you ever come back

top: April Cornell
skirt: Banana Republic
necklace: Aldo
wedges: Nine West

already gone

top: American Eagle
shorts: Sirens
belt: RW&Co.
flats: StyleSense
ring: from Georgina

layers

i hope you all had a wonderful easter holiday and ate lots of chocolate (i know i did!) after the lovely 25 degree weather we had a few weeks ago, it became cool again which made me sad because i was looking forward to an early summer! so i've resorted to layering pieces and somehow making them work. i love the "infinity scarf" because literally every time i put it on, it falls in a different way. sometimes i wrap mine a few times every morning until i'm satisfied with how it falls. i'm culminating a list of different things i want to buy and i'll definitely share it with you soon! have a great week :)
top: aritzia
jeans: lucky brand
flats: dkny
coat: red valentino
scarf: h&m